Power Indicator Codes and Features

Figure 2-6. Power Indicator Codes and Features

Item LED Type

Icon Description

1DC power

2Power supply/cooling fan fault

3AC power

4Power connector

The LED lights green when the DC output voltage is within the limit.

If this LED is off, it indicates that the DC output voltage are not within the limit.

The LED lights amber when the DC output voltage is not within the limit or a fault with the fan is detected.

If this LED is off, it indicates that no fault condition is present.

The LED lights green when the AC input voltage is within the limit.

If this LED is off, it indicates either there is no power or the AC input voltage is not within the limit.

Connect the external power supply to this connector.

5	Power switches (2)	The power switch controls the power supply
		output to the enclosure.

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Dell MD3600f, MD3620F owner manual Power Indicator Codes and Features

Models: MD3620F MD3600f